Far North fire ban imposed after Waipoua Forest blaze contained

NZ HeraldRNZTuesday 4 March 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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A fire ban has been implemented across the Far North following a blaze that burned nearly 100 hectares in Waipoua Forest. While the fire is now contained, residents have begun returning to the Waipoua Settlement to start clean-up efforts.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Tue 4 Mar 2025, 6:00am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 11 hours
  1. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Far North fire ban in place as Waipoua blaze finally contained (opens in new tab)

  2. RNZRNZ

    Residents return and clean-up begins after Waipoua Forest fire (opens in new tab)